How to Print a PDF with Comments on iPad
Question details
The user needs a way to print a PDF document along with its summarized list of comments directly from an iPad.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- iPad
- Scenario
- Reviewing an annotated PDF file on a mobile device and wanting a hard copy that includes all the digital notes and feedback.
- Observed behavior
- The iPad application does not display a visible setting or option to print the PDF together with a summarized list of its comments.
Ensure your iPad is connected to an AirPrint-compatible printer and that your PDF reader app is updated to the latest version to access all available printing features.
Print the PDF Using a Windows or Mac Computer
Use this workaround because many mobile PDF apps limit advanced printing features, making a desktop computer the most reliable way to print comment summaries.
Mobile versions of PDF readers often lack the specific setting to print 'Document and Markups' or generate a comment summary. Transferring the file to a computer guarantees access to these advanced print options.
Send the PDF file from your iPad to your desktop computer using AirDrop, email, or a cloud storage service like iCloud, Google Drive, or OneDrive.
Open the transferred PDF using a desktop PDF reader such as Acrobat Reader or WPS Office.
Click 'File' and select 'Print' to open the print dialog box.
Look for the 'Comments & Forms' or 'Print Content' dropdown menu and select 'Document and Markups' (or similar wording) to include annotations.
Click 'Print' to send the document and its comments to your printer.
Check In-App iOS Print Options
Use this method to verify if your specific PDF application supports printing annotations natively via iOS AirPrint.
Print PDFs with Comments Easily Using WPS Office
Don't let mobile app limitations slow you down. WPS Office for PC offers a comprehensive suite of PDF tools, allowing you to easily print your documents along with all annotations, sticky notes, and comments in just a few clicks.
- 1. Open Your PDF: Launch WPS Office on your computer and open the PDF file that contains your comments.
- 2. Open Print Menu: Click the 'Menu' button in the top left corner and select 'Print', or simply press Ctrl+P on your keyboard.
- 3. Select Print Content: In the Print dialog box, locate the 'Print Content' dropdown menu in the settings.
- 4. Include Annotations: Select 'Document and Annotations' to ensure all your comments and sticky notes are visible.
- 5. Print: Click the 'Print' button to get your physical copy complete with all feedback.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why aren't my PDF comments showing up when I print from my iPad?
Mobile PDF reading apps often have streamlined printing interfaces that lack advanced settings like 'Print Document and Markups'. Because of this, only the base document is sent to the printer, ignoring the overlay layer where comments are stored.
Can I export a comment summary as a separate file on iPad?
This depends heavily on the specific PDF app you are using. While Adobe Acrobat Reader on iPad currently lacks a direct 'Summarize Comments' export feature, desktop versions of Acrobat and WPS Office can generate and print these summaries effortlessly.
How do I make sticky notes visible when printing?
To print sticky notes, you must change your print settings to include 'Annotations' or 'Markups'. If you cannot find this setting on your iPad, open the file on a PC or Mac, navigate to the print menu, and select the option to print 'Document and Annotations'.
